The formation of the Teton County advisory board is one of many actions recommended to improve water quality in the valley over the next two decades.
Environment
‘We must act now’: Second gentleman talks climate resilience in the Tetons
Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband helped announce a $44 million investment in making national parks more resilient to climate change.
High-altitude buzz
A 20-mile hike in the Tetons rewarded bumble bee researcher Ellen Keaveny with a special Bombus occidentalis sighting.
Local river-users question plan for Snake River fees
Boaters, nonprofit members and elected officials said they’re supportive of the new permit system, but they have suggestions.
The head of national parks visits Grand Teton to promote trail improvements
But director Chuck Sams said more needs to be done to support park employees.
Wyoming proposes protecting more land for sage grouse
Their habitat – big, wide open sagebrush landscapes – is popular for ranching, energy development and even the occasional wildfire.
House Republicans look to slash budgets for Interior Department and EPA
Democrats say the budget cuts would slash important programs from President Joe Biden’s agenda.
Algae blooms undermine summer fun in Idaho
Nutrient sources for blooms can come from agricultural runoff, waste from dairies and feedlots or excess fertilizer on people’s lawn.
Latino Conservation Week celebration comes to Idaho
Conservationists say the goal is to increase representation in outdoor recreation and reduce barriers to connecting with nature for Latinos.
